Akaso Brave 4 Pro vs DJI Osmo Action 3

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro

Akaso Brave 4 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso's 2022 entry level budget action camera
The Brave 4 is Akaso's most recent extra cheap action camera. It is a successor to the Akaso EK7000 Pro and it's main new feature is the front facing screen. Although performance is average, it is a great pick for beginners or a tight budget.
  • Pros
  • Dual screen
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Average audio
  • Not waterproof without case

Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 3

DJI Osmo Action 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Freeze-proof
  • Good image stabilization
  • 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
  • Cons
  • Older model

Comparison of the Brave 4 Pro vs the Action 3

Weight and size

The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the Action 3.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
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Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 3
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Battery life

The Action 3 offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 3
1770mAh
Removable
160min at 1080p
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Brave 4 Pro and the Action 3 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 3
No built-in storage
microSD
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Video performance

Only the Action 3 offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 120fps
4K

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 4 Pro offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 4 Pro is a little better than the Action 3's.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
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Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 3
12MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 3
100-12800
+/-4

Brave 4 Pro vs Action 3 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 4 ProDJI Osmo Action 3
Year of release20222022
Width1.26in / 32mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.24in / 57mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight-5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof-52ft / 16m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps160min at 1080p
Charging time-49min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-256GB
Rear screen size2in-
Front screen size1.5in-
Field of view170°155°
SensorCMOS1/1.7"
Pixels20MP12MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
ISO range-100-12800
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-130Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video30fps120fps
1080p video120fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion28x at 1080p
HDR video-4K
StabilizationEIS 2.0RockSteady 3.0
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
Voice commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-